Trump says US will be 'paid' for guarding Strait of Hormuz

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsWorld / International

Trump says US will be 'paid' for guarding Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the US would become the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and be reimbursed by wealthy nations. His comments came after US and Iranian attacks escalated tensions around the critical energy route. Trump complained about Iranian negotiators seeking changes after an 11-hour agreement. Iran claims the strait is closed, while the US says it remains open.

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